The health ministry operated by Hamas claims that Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have killed over 400 people.

After negotiations to prolong the truce broke down, the Israeli military claims to be striking “terror targets” throughout Gaza. This is the largest round of attacks since the ceasefire started on January 19.

Israel will “act against Hamas with increasing military strength,” according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, which also charges that Hamas has “repeatedly refused to release our hostages” and rejected calls to prolong the ceasefire.

Mediators should hold Israel “fully responsible” for “violating and overturning” the truce, according to Hamas, which accuses Israel of targeting “defenseless civilians.”

Israel claims that 59 hostages are still being held in Gaza, and that up to 24 of them are still alive. A organization that represents the relatives of the hostages claims that the Israeli government has decided “to give up the hostages” by carrying out further attacks.

Brian Hughes, a spokesman for the National Security Council, said that Hamas “chose war” by refusing to release captives. Donald Trump is yet to speak on the Israel’s airstrikes on Gaza.

-Deeprows News